Rachel is working with the Palmetto Promise team this summer, focusing on policy research and community engagement. She is a rising junior at North Greenville University, where she studies Political Science. If you would like to learn more about PPI’s intern program, please email us at admin@palmettopromise.org.
Shea is working with the Palmetto Promise team this summer, focusing on healthcare research. She is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina studying supply chain and operations management. If you would like to learn more about PPI’s intern program, please email us at admin@palmettopromise.org.
(1949 – 2021) Dr. Michael T. Maloney is Emeritus Professor of Economics at Clemson University and the principal at Clemson Economic Associates. (Clemson Economics Associates is not affiliated with Clemson University.) He has provided expert testimony and conducted research on electricity and energy policy that been published in a wide variety peer-reviewed journals for over
Wendy Damron graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She started her career at Ernst & Young LLP as a CPA in both the Detroit and Baltimore offices, where she practiced in all aspects of tax with a concentration on the areas of high net-worth individuals, corporate and
A Spartanburg native, Barry Wynn’s history in the investment business spans over 35 years and includes a wide variety of investment and retirement planning experience. Before becoming President of Colonial Trust in 1992, he served as First Vice President at The Robinson-Humphrey Company, where he designed investment policy statements and conducted manager search studies. Barry
Founder and Vice-Chairman of the PPF Board, Hilton Head Island resident Stu Rodman is a retired businessman and veteran. He leads several ministries and serves in others, including Christ Central, Silver Ring Thing, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Palmetto Family Council, and the Military Ministry. He also serves on Beaufort County Council.
Phil Hughes is the President of Hughes Investments, Inc. located in his hometown of Greenville, where his projects include commercial, industrial, office, and mixed-use developments that demonstrate his passion for innovative architecture. He is an avid supporter of his community and serves as a Board Member on several civic, cultural, and educational boards. He has
Van Hipp is Chairman of the Washington, DC-based American Defense International, Inc. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served on active duty in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Democracy. In 1990, he was sworn in as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Reserve Forces and Mobilization), where he served as point man
Prior to representing South Carolina in the U.S. House (1999-2005) and U.S. Senate (2005-2013), Jim DeMint developed his understanding of conservative principles in action as a husband, father and small business owner in Greenville, South Carolina. Known for policy entrepreneurship, he authored leading conservative reforms to health care, education, taxes, and entitlements. DeMint garnered national acclaim